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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Seeds

Krishnammal

A most inspiring lady. I got an email from her today asking for help. Not for her. But for some other women. Who need money to buy seeds. The rains have come but they have nothing to sow on their lands. Would you help me? she pleads. She shouldn't be pleading. She's very old and worked very hard for much of her life for others. I have some friends, I told her. May be together, we can do something. But there's only 10 days before they have to start cultivation, she stresses. I'll see what we can do, I say.

The cost of seeds per acre is Rs.500/- (10 Euros). With a 100 Euros, 10 landless women will be benefited. Any contribution, however small, will be most welcome. The bank details are

4 comments:

I'm a lurker who came here from Mahanandi and would like to know if there is an easy method to donate on-line...i.e. e-mail money transfer or paypal or something that can get the money to them right away?